Gastric Sleeve Diet
Immediately after your gastric bypass or gastric
sleeve surgery, you won't be able to eat for one
to two days. After a couple of days, you will be
able to eat some very specific foods according
to a diet progression. The purpose of the
gastric bypass diet progression is to help you
in the healing process, minimize stress on
surgical areas and allow time for your body to
adjust to new eating patterns.
Common phases in the gastric bypass and
gastric sleeve diet:
Phase I - Liquids -
foods and fluids that are liquid or
semi-liquid at room temperature and contain
mostly water, such as broth, juice, milk,
strained cream soup and cooked cereal. In
most cases, you stay on a liquid diet for
one to two days.
Phase II - Pureed foods -
foods with a consistency of a
smooth paste or a thick liquid. Pureed foods
contain no distinct pieces. The pureed diet
is generally followed for three to four
weeks, or as recommended by your dietitian
Phase III - Soft foods -
foods that are tender and easy to chew, such
as ground or finely diced meats, canned or
soft, fresh fruit, and cooked vegetables.
You usually eat soft foods for eight weeks
before progressing to eating foods of
regular consistency with firmer texture as
recommended by your dietitian or doctor.
During the diet progression, you eat many
small meals each day and sip liquids slowly
throughout the day (but not at the same time you
eat). You may start with six small meals a day,
then progress to four meals and then finally,
when following a regular diet, decrease to three
meals a day. Typically, each meal will include
protein-rich foods, such as lean meat, low-fat
dairy products (yogurt, cheese) or eggs. Protein
is important for maintaining and repairing your
body after surgery.
How quickly you move from one step to the
next depends on how fast your body adjusts to
the change in eating patterns and the texture
and consistency of food. People usually start
eating regular foods with a firmer texture three
months after surgery, but it can occur sooner.
You may drink anything that is clear and
liquid at room temperature
Avoid caffeine and carbonated drinks
Water with ice chips
Sugar free popsicles
Sugar Free Jell-O
Diet V8 Splash
Do not drink from straws or sports top
bottles as this can cause air bubbles and
may cause discomfort.
Water may be difficult at first. Try adding
lemon and adjusting the temperature.
Please follow your doctors' recommendations
on how long to follow each diet.
SOFT FOOD DIE
Low Fat cottage cheese
Sugar free yogurt or pudding
Applesauce with no sugar added
Soft cooked vegetables
Avoid eating fats and sugar for the time
being as these may be difficult for the body
to digest in this stage.
Chew your food very well.
If you feel full - STOP EATING
Protein is needed by the body to build and
repair the body's cells and tissues.
Protein plays a vital role in immunity.
Choose lean meats such as:
Fish, shellfish, poultry, lean beef,
lamb, pork, veal, and 95% fat free deli
Avoid high fat cooking methods like frying
with oil. void high fat meats such as bacon,
sausage, pepperoni or salami.
A limited amount of fat is needed in the
Fats can be found in baked goods (cakes,
muffins, cookies), greasy or fried foods,
oils and butter.
Fat may be difficult to digest after gastric
Too much fat may cause reflux (heartburn).
Excess fat may cause diarrhea, nausea and
Avoid high fat choices like regular salad
dressing, butter, cream cheese and
Choose low fat options such as fat free /
low fat salad dressing, mayonnaise, nonstick
cooking spray and olive oil.
Carbohydrates including grains and starches
are the bodies main source of energy.
They provide energy, B Vitamins, Fiber, and
Complex carbohydrates provide nutrients and
make you feel full.
Examples of complex carbohydrates:
Wheat bread, low fat crackers, cereals
with low sugar such as Special K,
Cheerios, Raisin Bran, rice and pasta
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
VEGETABLES provide fiber, energy, Vitamin A
and Vitamin C
Choose a variety of vegetables for your diet
Avoid using high fat cooking methods such as
added butter or oil, or adding high fat
sauces such as creams, cheese or gravy
Remember to incorporate vegetables back into
your diet slowly and start with soft
FRUIT provides complex carbohydrates, fiber,
energy and Vitamin C.
Incorporate them into your daily routine;
fruit makes great snacks.
Choose a variety of fruits
Remember to incorporate fruits back into
your diet slowly and start with soft